Elongation

[elɔŋɡaˈt͡si̯oːn]

/[elɔŋɡaˈt͡si̯oːn]/ noun

The verdict

“Elongation” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - momentane Auslenkung eines Oszillators

Corpus desk

Index DE-elongation · Elongation · German

Elongation · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "E" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Elongation
PropertyValue
HeadwordElongation
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[elɔŋɡaˈt͡si̯oːn]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Elongation“ im Deutschen

Elongationliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Elongation is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [elɔŋɡaˈt͡si̯oːn]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for Elongation in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Elongation, spelled E-L-O-N-G-A-T-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    momentane Auslenkung eines Oszillators
  2. 2
    der von der Erde aus gesehene Winkelabstand eines Himmelskörpers von der Sonne

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Elongation appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Die Elongation beträgt 10 cm.
  2. Die Elongation des Mondes zur Sonne beträgt 75°.

Synonyms

AuslenkungAusschlagWinkelabstand

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Elongation"?
"Elongation" is spelled E-L-O-N-G-A-T-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is [elɔŋɡaˈt͡si̯oːn].
What does "Elongation" mean?
As a noun, "Elongation" means: momentane Auslenkung eines Oszillators
How do you pronounce "Elongation"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Elongation" is [elɔŋɡaˈt͡si̯oːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Elongation" come from?
"Elongation" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list